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CJ Spiller #28 retired at halftime

October 16, 2010 By

#28 to never be work again by a Clemson football player

CJ Spiller became just the third player in Clemson Football history to have his number retired.  His #28 joins Steve Fuller’s #4 and Banks McFadden’s #66.

President James Barker and Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips officially retired the #28 jersey on the 28 yard line at halftime, with Spiller smiling ear to ear beside them.  He decided to add a surprise of his own by unveiling a check for $100,000 that he was donating to the One Clemson Fund.  Most all of the 71,000 fans in attendance remained in their seats during halftime in order to celebrate with CJ one more time.

AUDIO: CJ Spiller press conference

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Clemson to honor Spiller Saturday

October 10, 2010 By

C.J. Spiller

Clemson will retire number-28 from its football roster in honor of C.J. Spiller during halftime ceremonies of the Clemson vs. Maryland game at Memorial Stadium on October 16. The game will kickoff at 12:10 PM and will be televised by the Raycom Sports Network.

Spiller is now a member of the Buffalo Bills of the NFL after that franchise made him the ninth selection in the first round of the NFL draft last April. The Bills do not play this coming weekend, so Spiller will be able to attend the ceremonies.

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Spiller officially named Buffalo’s starting running back

September 9, 2010 By

Former Clemson running back CJ Spiller Wednesday was named the starting running back for the Buffalo Bills.  The Bills open the season Sunday at home against Miami.  Spiller was the Bills first round draft pick in April.

Click here to see a video of Spiller’s Wednesday news conference.

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Clemson to retire Spiller’s number

August 13, 2010 By

Clemson plans to retire the #28 worn by CJ Spiller October 16th when the Tigers play host to Maryland.  Spiller is with the Buffalo Bills and they have a bye week that weekend making Spiller available to be honored by the university. 

Spiller was the ACC Player of the Year last season and was the 9th pick in the NFL Draft in April.  He finished his Clemson career last season as the ACC’s all time leader in all-purpose yardage with 7558.  He also set an NCAA record with eight kickoff returns for touchdowns.

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Spiller packing his bags for Buffalo

April 23, 2010 By
Spiller headed to Buffalo

Spiller headed to Buffalo

CJ Spiller’s wait to find out his NFL destination was not a long one last night as the first round of the draft was held in New York City. He was chosen by the Buffalo Bills with the 9th pick.

Spiller’s selection on ESPN

espn announcement of spiller selection

Spiller was the first running back chosen and the first player taken from the ACC. He’s the third Clemson player taken in the first round over the last five years and is the highest draft offensive player from Clemson since Jerry Butler was taken with the fifth pick in 1979.

Jon Gruden talks about Spiller on ESPN

gruden loves spiller

Spiller is the first Clemson player drafted by Buffalo since receiver Perry Tuttle was the Bills first round choice in 1982. Spiller visited the Bills in late March, just a few days before the Clemson basketball team played in Buffalo in the NCAA Tournament.

Spiller is interviewed by Deion Sanders on the NFL Network

spiller talks to deion sanders

Spiller was a unanimous first team All American last season and was the ACC Player of the Year. He rushed for 1212 yards, had 503 receiving yards, and returned five kicks for touchdowns.

Spiller Thursday night conference call with Buffalo reporters

cj spiller 4-22

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